The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director.
Tanya Felix assumed the role in April. Prior to her appointment, she was co-director of the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre. Prior to that Felix worked with a private investor, primarily involved in real estate development and other joint ventures.
Felix admits it has been quite a change for her, but is drawing on some of her previous experience in economic development including the Strait Highlands Regional Development Agency.
Felix says one of the highlights with the Chamber since she began was the Annual General Meeting and Business Awards, a key event for the organization.
Felix also just returned from the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce meetings in Charlottetown. Felix says there are a number of takeaways from the session.
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Tanya Felix Settling In To New Role As Executive Director Of The Strait Area Chamber Of Commerce
Monday, June 5, 2023
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Business Truth & Reconciliation
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is taking proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework. This entails a commitment to meaningful consultation, fostering respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before embarking on economic projects. Moreover, the Chamber advocates for equitable access to employment, training, and educational opportunities for Indigenous communities, ensuring they reap sustainable benefits from economic development initiatives.
Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.
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